News: Hummel (hand) is still expected to be sidelined another three weeks, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.

Impact: Hummel suffered a fracture in his hand nearly one month ago, but apparently needs a few more weeks to return to action. While a healthy Hummel occupies a bit role for the Wolves, teammate Shabazz Muhammad's recent season-ending finger injury could open more minutes once Hummel is fit to play.

StatsLLC: Jan 26 / 12:00a ET

News: Minnesota Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders said Hummel is expected to miss the next four to six weeks because of a broken hand.

Impact: The forward was injured in the third quarter of a 112-100 loss to Atlanta on Sunday.

Rotowire: Jan 25 / 6:46p ET

News: Hummel said Sunday that he expects to be out for four-to-six weeks with a fractured fourth metacarpal in his right hand, Jerry Zgoda of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.

Impact: The Timberwolves are saying that he's out indefinitely, while Hummel provided a more specific timetable. He suffered the injury during Sunday's loss to Atlanta, and his absence may lead to added playing time for Chase Budinger and Anthony Bennett (knee), both of whom have struggled to get consistent minutes this season. With Minnesota likely to keep using lineups featuring both Gorgui Dieng and Nikola Pekovic, it's hard to imagine Budinger or Bennett making much of an impact. The team also figures to get help on the wing at some point in the next few weeks, as Shabazz Muhammad (abdomen) and Kevin Martin (wrist) may return from injuries before the All-Star break.

Rotowire: Jan 25 / 6:06p ET

News: Hummel suffered a non-displaced fracture of the fourth metacarpal in his right hand during Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact: The injury to Hummel's dominant hand will presumably keep him out for an extended period, which could lead to more playing time for Chase Budinger and Anthony Bennett. Hummel was dropped from the starting lineup for Sunday's game, with the Timberwolves opting for a Nikola Pekovic-Gorgui Dieng pairing up front.

Rotowire: Jan 25 / 5:20p ET

News: Hummel left Sunday's game against the Hawks with a right hand injury, and he is considered questionable to return.

Impact: Hummel was removed at the end of the third quarter, after posting nine points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3PT, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, an assist and a turnover in 23 minutes. He didn't draw the start, as Minnesota went with a Gorgui Dieng-Nikola Pekovic pairing up front.